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Program for Older Adults with Breast Cancer Team

  • Older Adults with Breast Cancer team

    Left to right: Tammy Hshieh, MD, MPH, Geriatrics; Karen Ruderman, MPH, MS, OABC Program Manager; Sydney Simo, OABC Program Coordinator; Rachel Freedman, MD, MPH, OABC Medical Director


  • Clinical Support Team

    Rachel Freedman, MD, MPH

    Rachel Freedman, MD, MPH
    Medical Director, Program for Older Adults with Breast Cancer Medical Oncology, Breast Oncology Program

    Watch a video about Dr. Freedman’s approach to caring for older adults with breast cancer.


    Tammy Hshieh, MD, MPH

    Tammy Hshieh, MD, MPH
    Geriatrics

    Watch a video about Dr. Hshieh’s approach to caring for older adults with cancer.


    Karen Ruderman, MPH, MS, OABC Program Manager

    Sydney Simo, OABC Program Coordinator

    Research Collaborators

    Rachel Freedman, MD, MPH, Medical Oncologist, Breast Oncology Program

    Ruth Lederman, MPH, Survey Manager, Survey and Data Management Core

    Sandra McAllister, PhD, Associate Scientist, Hematology Division, Brigham & Women's Hospital

    Sean Ryan, MA, MS, Research Project Manager, Breast Oncology Program

    Clinical Trial Coordinators

    Each clinical trial has a dedicated coordinator who is available to answer questions and help you navigate the process of participating in a clinical trial. Learn more about our ongoing trials for older adults with breast cancer.